Oct. 5, 2018 JBER’s 773d LRS Airmen train to rig ‘em up right While many Logistics Readiness Squadrons often get labeled as “all-purpose squadrons” there is a small group of less than one percent of this U.S. Air Force community who get their wings in a specialty known as rigging.
Oct. 3, 2018 JBER making strides against breast cancer More than 300 Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community rallied together in support of breast cancer awareness with a 5K run on base Sept. 28.
Oct. 2, 2018 Exchange senior enlisted advisor pumps up BE FIT options at JBER The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor is ensuring Soldiers, Airmen and military families stay ready and resilient with BE FIT options in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson restaurants, Expresses and main Exchange.
Sept. 27, 2018 JBER kicks off 2018 Combined Federal Campaign “Show some love” This year’s Combined Federal Campaign, is scheduled to kick off Oct. 1, and its theme “Show Some Love,” although unchanged from last year, has made some recent campaign enhancements.
Sept. 26, 2018 REAL ID Act results in changes at JBER gates Changes resulting from the Real ID act may soon be affecting individuals wishing to access Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson potentially as early as Oct. 10, 2018.
Sept. 26, 2018 JBER commemorates POW/MIA through ceremony, ruck march and ASYMCA of Alaska food drive In remembrance of America’s prisoners of war and those missing in action, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community gathered for a ceremony followed by a ruck march and Armed Services YMCA of Alaska food drive Sept. 21.
Sept. 21, 2018 Airmen, civilians from the 673d LRS save US Air Force significant amount of money Imagine having to make a difficult decision, which could result in either a costly outcome or saving a significant amount of money.
Sept. 18, 2018 Fisher House opens second home away from home The Fisher House of Alaska hosted an opening ceremony for Fisher House II at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2018.
Sept. 18, 2018 Bar code applications for devices; JBER be aware All Department of Defense personnel and families stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are being warned about new applications available for Apple and Android smart phones that can decode the 2D barcode on the common access card.
Sept. 18, 2018 Alaska-based service members explore Denali Denali National Park and Preserve hosted the 11th annual Military Appreciation Day Sept. 15, which included 400 “road lottery” tickets given out to Alaska-based service members.